Great Battle Report of Red and Blue Forces in Maryland
A detailed narrative describes a dawn to morning battle between Red and Blue armies in Maryland led by Brigadier-Generals Little and Collins. The fight features Maryland troops under Major Alexander, New Jersey units, and regulars, with artillery, entrenchments, and a five mile march to engage at Governor Mountain. Reports cite heavy casualties and a vivid wartime atmosphere, including a night march, pre-dawn assembly, and distant artillery echoes.
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Mount Gretna
Ily
Maryland
Red Army
Little
Ehelle
Lew
Jersey
Collins
Aryland
Nel
Red Provisional
Robert Alexander
United Army
Alexis
Mary Brigade
Minit
Grant
Yapaway
Cavaihich
Governor Mountain
New Jersey
Jones
Coliin
Austin
Elittle
Wim
Red and Blue clash ends with praise for Maryland troops
The report highlights a five hour mock battle where the Red army earned acclaim for strategy and bold defense, while the Blue forces showed effort but weaknesses. Acting General Little and Major Alexander commended Red officers for coordination. Maryland troops entrenchment and a local ceremony honoring Col. Littl were noted.
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Little
New Jersey
Blue Army
Drowne Oo
Camp Mar-Vir campers pursue river trips and hikes
Charles Town youths from Frederick join Camp Mar-Vir on the Potomac for fishing and boating setbacks due to heavy rains. The Potomac remains muddy while Shenandoah clears partially, prompting hiking to be the day’s principal activity. Campers travel to Charlestown and Buzzard’s Rocks for berry picking and mountain views, amid damp weather.
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Camp Mar-Vir
Potonty
Frederick
Auprti
Potomac
Shenandoah
Charlestown
Halltown
Elestown
Dougherty Names Suspects in Rosenthal Murder Case
New York July 24 Deputy Police Commissioner Dougherty asserts policemen were involved in Herman Rosenthal’s 2 am shooting before the Metropole Hotel. He says he knows the auto riders and promises arrests soon. Bridgey Webber, Sixth Avenue poker room owner, and Sam Paul head a East Side gang tied to the crime. murder reportedly planned at a Sam Paul picnic.
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New York
Dougherty
Herman Rosenthal
Sixth Avenue
Webber
Sami Paul
Sam Paul Association
East Side
Rosenthal
Campers Enjoy Rough Trek and Berry Hunt Back Home
A group of boys describe a tough hike to Martinsburg and back from their camp. They faced cold weather and slippery slopes while foraging for berries, with one boy knocked over a bucket during a descent. The camp crew plans further trips to Sugar Joat Mountain and Tuckeyatown, while the camp’s kitchen tent head, Charles Jones, earns praise for his leadership as they anticipate breaking camp soon.
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Gan
Martinsburg
Tuckeyatown
Eric
Creamery
Sugar
Charles’ Jones
Unclear fragmentary report on Monocacy river gathering
Fragmentary notes describe a party near a bridge by Buckeystown with several attendees including Oliver, Hess, and Richard Nwell. The text mentions Friday and Saturday by the Monocacy river and a mingling day, but many names and details are garbled.
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Yuus Verriv
Ity
Monocacy River
Cheystownh Bridge
Oliver
R. Hess
Richard Nwell
Buckeystown
Sinn ii
Pores
Broken piston head reveals engine trouble for Frederick Railroad Power Car
Discovery of a broken piston head on the low pressure cylinder of the large engine at the Frederick Railroad Power Car plant exposes the root cause of days of trouble. Officials note too much fuel passage and insufficient power once started, with plans to use smaller engines and steam until the system is stabilized. Court records show Sebold filed in Howard Creager matter with exhibits. the case stands as a record in Emmitsburg district court.
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Frederick
Frederick and
Myersville
Mont
Sebold
Howard Creager
Emmitsburg
Pair of shown taken during Saturday buggy trot
A fragment notes a buggy trot event on Saturday night near MV with George Hogte and a secured claim or position, a cryptic report from the scene.
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George Hogte
Pleasant Paragraphe of Frederick Residents and Rail Works
Pleasant notes on residents visiting and moving in Frederick. John Motter spends short time at Atlantic City while Mrs. Mattie Byler moves to 343 East Patrick Street. Northern Central Rail Road adds tracks and a loading platform near Patrick Street. warehouses and earth fill plans evolve. Numerous locals, including Esterly celebrating 84th birthday, travel to Baltimore and Philadelphia for visits, business, and leisure.
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Dudge
John C. ‘Motter
Atlantic City
Mattie Byler
East
Patrick Street
Lillian Uhler
Hagerstown
Mies Grace Baumgardner
East Patrick Street
South Market Street
Norther Central
Thompson and Myers
Northern Central Railroad
Frederick
George Esterly
Wm. H. Rumpf
East Fifth Street
Mr. Esterly
Hatton
Assasse Lorraine
France
Trate
J. Hessely Keller
North Market Street
Philadelphia
New Germantown
N. J
John R. Carson
Cecil County
Entertainments In Their Honor
Mrs. C. V. Mott and daughters, of East Third street, left for Philadelphia after visiting Mrs. A. C. Willison at Willison cottage in Allegany Grove near Cumberland. Last week Mrs. Mott headed a luncheon by Mrs. Frank King at her Grove cottage. Mrs. Finley C. Hendrickson hosted a LaVale luncheon for Miss Dorothy Willigan and Miss Margery Mott. Several other events honored the Motts during their stay.
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C. V. Mott
East Third Street
A.C. Willison
Willison
Allegany Grove
Cumberland
Philadelphia
Mott
Frank King
The
Grove
Finley C. Hendrickson
LaVale
Dorothy Willigan
Margery Mott
Kill Large Rattlesnakes Near Rocky Springs
In the Rocky Springs vicinity two large rattlesnakes were killed recently. The larger snake measured 4 feet 4 inches with 12 rattles and a button, said to be 15 years old, killed by Wiener, Superintendent of Water Works, while in the mountains. The other snake was 4 feet long and about 11 years old.
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Rocky Springs
John Lipps
Schell
Water Works
Wiener
Attending Conference in Lancaster by Prof Joseph Apple
Prof Joseph H Apple of East Church street is in Lancaster Pennsylvania to attend a spiritual conference being held there.
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Joseph H. Apple
East Church Street
Lancaster
Four Horses Purchased for Washington White Cross Milk Co
Receivers report the milk company now in receivership is expanding its business. Four fine horses were purchased through Charles Werthimer and sent to Washington for milk delivery. The receivers say the plant will be put in the best condition and placed on a safe paying basis soon.
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Lattimore, andWashington White Cross Milk Co
Charles Werthimer
Washington
Wilk
Scissors Injury Ends Life, Post Office Death The Same Day
Mr. W A Harley sustains a severe cut to the fleshy part of his left hand while opening a bun with scissors. A maid at the post office died last evening in a parallel incident, the wound described as similar in nature.
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W. A. Harley
Notice of administration for Walter C. Dugan estate
From Frederick County Orphans Court letters of administration issued for the estate of Walter C. Dugan late of Frederick County Maryland deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must exhibit them with proper vouchers by February 25, 1913 or be barred from benefits. Debts owed to the deceased should be paid promptly.
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Hethe
Frederick
Walter C. Dugan
Frederick County
Outing Hats and Summer Dress Accessories at Mantz
Our shop offers a range of good selling style hats neck fixings frills jabots and other dainty touches to enhance summer dresses. New hire of hair bows and sash ribbon at N. BR. & D. Mantz 145 Market St.
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N. BR
D. Mantz
Market St. A
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